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EJ54 ODT

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,647 mi
Last recorded74,647 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 ODT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 74,647 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 71,941 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,797 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 66,758 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,052 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 58,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 57,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2016 57,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2015 55,798 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 55,798 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 54,376 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 54,376 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,548 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,287 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,912 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,171 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,964 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 38,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,305 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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EJ54 ODT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 83,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ54 ODT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ54 ODT registered?

EJ54 ODT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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